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Form #: B-52 <br /> 7/18/91 <br /> DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE <br /> REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION <br /> DEPARTMENT: FIRE DATE: ,June 17, 2013 <br /> STAFF CONTACT: Glen Honda PHONE: 932-2907 <br /> A. REQUEST: <br /> The Hawai'i Fire Department humbly requests that a resolution be drafted to authorize the acceptance of the <br /> donation of a 1998 M903, 5 ton Cargo Truck from Mr. Rick Crosby and several others from the Ocean View <br /> Community. Mr. Crosby is a member of the Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company 20 A. His desire is to <br /> donate the truck to the Hawai'i Fire Department to primarily service the Ocean View Community and the <br /> Ocean View Volunteer Fire Company.The Fire Department is also requesting that a letter of appreciation and <br /> a copy of this resolution, after it is accepted and signed, be sent to Mr. Crosby , PO Box 7009, Oean View, <br /> HI 96737-7009, to recognize his generous donation. <br /> B. BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION (USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED): <br /> This vehicle was purchased at military surplus auction and, along with the cost to ship to Hawai'i, is valued at <br /> $2,450. This equipment will support the Hawai'i Fire Department and the Ocean View Volunteer Fire <br /> Company personnel to assist with the response to, and extinguishment of, fire emergencies. As we are <br /> aware, the Ocean View community is remote to additional response resources and has limited infrastructure <br /> in the way of water resources for firefighting. This vehicle will be a welcomed additional resource and the <br /> Hawai'i Fire Department recommends the acceptance of this donation. The Hawai'i County Charter provides <br /> that the County Council may approve such donations. <br /> Respectfull submitted, <br /> If any further information is needed, please contact Glen Honda, Assistant Fire Chief, 9322907. <br /> -- N <br /> SIGNED: DATE: 'JUN 1 9 2013 <br /> Department Head <br />